So the numbers are in, sales have slowed down dramatically so far in 2014. That being said, we’re still seeing a small rise in pricing, although nowhere near the double digit growth patterns that we’ve been seeing year over year since 2011. San Diego Real Estate is no exception. According to a recent article on Continue…
The emergence and popularity of social sites like Airbnb and VRBO have had quite an effect on the management of Downtown condos. These sites provide tourists and visitors to Downtown San Diego an alternative to hotels. Downtown condo owners are able to rent out their unit by the night, week, or even month Continue…
The Icon condo building in Downtown San Diego is definitely one of our “client favorites.” Icon, located at 321 10th Ave (and 350 11th Ave), is one of the East Village’s “luxury” high-rises and includes some fantastic amenities. This Downtown San Diego rental unit is a one bedroom, west facing unit looking back out over Continue…
Unit 1103 is the latest Discovery Condo listing for 92101 Urban Living. Located in the Cortez Hill Neighborhood this Discovery Condo is upscale and elegant. Walking into the condo, your eye is drawn towards a wall of floor to ceiling glass that represent fantastic south facing city skyline views. Doors from Continue…
92121! According to Movoto.com, the 92121 zip code ranks highest in San Diego County, and sixth in the nation. Movoto ranked their zip codes by data points including: Median Household Income, Unemployment Rate, Average Commute Time, and others. 92121 is the area of San Diego just east UCSD, best known as the Sorrento Valley area, Continue…
Rates are “Interest”ing | Mortgage Rate Update
By Mike in Mortgages with 0 Comments
Special thanks to our friends Alexandra Harbushka and Bill Gaylord over at the Gaylord-Hansen mortgage team of Caliber Home Loans for their latest update on mortgage rates. On top of their weekly mortgage rate wrap-up, Alexandra and Bill also cover their upcoming “Shoe Giveaway” event, scheduled for Friday, October 17th. The Gaylord-Hansen mortgage team has been Continue…
New Pendry Hotel Announced For The Gaslamp
By Mike in October 2014 with 0 Comments
Tomorrow is a big day for Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. A new luxury hotel, Pendry San Diego, is expected to break ground on the city block between 5th & 6th Ave (W/E) and between Island Ave & J St (N/S). This 12 story building will house 317 units, including studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 Continue…
Earlier today I was speaking with a Matt Glynn, a lender friend of mine, about Owner Occupancy Ratios and how they effect the purchase of a Downtown San Diego condo. Yes, were that cool that we talk about this kind of stuff for fun. Before I dive into what I learned from this conversation, allow Continue…
The northwest facing 2 bedroom floor plans at The Mark are some of the most valuable in Downtown San Diego. For one, they are big…featuring square footage above 1300. Second, they have beautiful city skyline views of Downtown San Diego from the Living room, large private balcony, and master bedroom. One may argue Continue…
92101 Urban Living would like to introduce it’s newest Acquavista Rental Listing in Little Italy. Acquavista is a large two tower complex located on the South end of the Little Italy neighborhood. This new Acquavista rental is interesting because it is not located within the towers, but along the perimeter units. Directly above Continue…
Hi guys. I just wanted to write up a quick review of a beautiful Downtown San Diego Townhome that I just toured up in the Cortez Hill real estate neighborhood. 1524 10th Ave is a 1,985 square foot, 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom vertical townhome with 2 parking spaces in the secure garage. As you Continue…
There is no doubt that Little Italy is quickly becoming one of Downtown San Diego’s fastest growing residential neighborhoods. Little Italy is a vibrant, exciting area and is attracting young professionals, students, and even established families. That being said, I’d expect our new Downtown San Diego Rental listing at 1501 Front St (Palermo Condos) to Continue…
In an urban environment, parking is always going to be an important issue to consider. In relation to Downtown San Diego condos, parking adds value to the unit. In some neighborhoods, an extra parking space can be worth approximately $30k to $50k of upgraded value. Typically, parking spaces are assigned to each Downtown Continue…
It is well known that investing in a San Diego condo can be a great way for a first time home buyer to enter into the housing market. As the economy improves over the next several years…there is a new pool of Generation Y buyers that could be entering into the housing market. Born Continue…
92101 Urban Living is proud to introduce our new Gaslamp Condo Listing at Trellis. This new Trellis condo is a 1 bedroom just under 700 square feet in size. Located in the heart of Downtown’s Gaslamp District, this condo is centered around everything an urban lifestyle has to offer. With a private balcony Continue…
Here in Downtown San Diego, we’re truly blessed to live so close to a Major League Baseball stadium (Petco Park). Whether or not you’re a big baseball fan, you cannot deny that the stadium has contributed to the development of the East Village real estate landscape. Since Petco Park completed construction in 2003, we’ve seen Continue…
M2i is quickly becoming a Downtown San Diego favorite among young professionals and second homeowners alike. Built by Citymark Development in 2005, M2i features studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom layouts with very industrial looks and feels. The complex is a concrete frame and many of the units have left the exposed concrete accents in Continue…
Bottega Americano | A New East Village Eatery/Market
By LeslieLunde in August 2014 with 0 Comments
The East Village neighborhood of Downtown is excited about the opening of a new spot in the area at Park & Island, on the lower level of the new Thomas Jefferson Law School building.Bottega Americano is a new restaurant, bar, and marketplace that “combines the elegance of fine dining with the convenience and excitement of a European Continue…
Our newest Downtown San Diego rental listing at Park Terrace is urban living at its finest. This 1 Bedroom/1 bathroom condo rental is 694 square feet and has an interior courtyard orientation, which gives a tenant the urban setting without the street noise. Off of the living area is a spacious balcony overlooking the Park Continue…
